Clarence Adolph Kern, age 80 of Turtle Lake, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Clarence was born to Adolph and Clara Louise (Franzen) Kern on February 6, 1939, in Almena. Clarence attended Fairview Country School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Midway Country School, and Turtle Lake Public School through the 8th grade. He began his working career picking potatoes, farming, doing construction and masonry. In 1958 he graduated from Auctioneering school, which became a lifelong hobby. Clarence was married to Elenore M Ostenson on May 14, 1960, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Almena. They lived in rural Almena until 1965 when they purchased their home in rural Turtle Lake, where he resided until his death. In 1967 he started working at Land ‘O Lakes in Clear Lake, where he worked until he retired in 2001. After retirement, Clarence and Elenore enjoyed being Winter Texans for 12 years. Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and hobby farming. He purchased land and constructed a cabin in the Exeland, WI area. It was a place of peace for him. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Foresters, and St. Ann’s Catholic Church. He had a joy for life and would help anyone in need.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Kern; sisters, Grace Rothenbach, Violet Richter, and Margaret Pichler; grandson Daren Bibeau. Clarence is survived by his loving wife, Elenore; brother, John Kern; sons Joseph (Cary) Kern; Richard (Nora) Kern; daughter, Betty (Michael) Bibeau; his grandchildren, Mitchell and Kevin Kern, Kelly Bibeau, Dylan and Chase Kern; sisters-in-law, Carol (Glenn) Koehler, June Nelson; brother-in-law Ernest Ostenson; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, October 28, 2019, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake with Father Tom Thompson officiating and burial following the service at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Almena. Serving as pallbearers are Mitchell Kern, Kevin Kern, Kelly Bibeau, Dylan Kern, and Chase Kern. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and for 1 hour prior to the Mass.

Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Oct 26, 2019 5:03 pm CDT